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The 2020 Crothersville Red, White and Blue Festival organizational committee have been busy brainstorming and seeing how the festival can continue on for many more years, committee member Tracy Karnes reported recently. “We are very grateful for Sherry Bridges and the past festival members for all their hard work and dedication for so many years,” she said. Erica Gorbett has taken the reins and the group’s first fundraiser set for Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon-8 p.m. “The group will be holding a ‘Save the Red, White and Blue BBQ’ at Bard Street Park with live music, vendors, a baby contest, kids games, and a closing ceremony for Veterans,” said Gorbett. “Bring a comfy lawn chair and join us in the fun and music.” “We may have some other events during the day and are hoping to see some of our past Prince and Princess joining us as well.” she added The group is seeking vendors to set up for $20 for a 10’x10’ booth as well as helpers for the baby contest. Anyone having questions, wanting to set up a booth can contact Erica Gorbett at 812.569.4019 or email at egorbett83@gmail.com. Other members of the committee and their duties include: Media: Chester Jones and Brady Riley at 812-216-0050 or email at cjones@crothersvillerwb.com Donations: Ashley Ford at 812-498-2208 or ashleynikcoleford@gmail.com and Erica Gorbett 812.569.4019 or email at egorbett83@gmail.com. Music/Sound and Treasurer: John & Ronda Chastain at 812-521-4325 or johnny.ronda@yahoo.com. Events: Tracy Karnes at 812.820.3639 or tkarnes@crothersville.k12.in.us.

The fall installment of the Crothersville Community Yard Sales will be Saturday, Oct. 5. Yard sale locations will be advertised free of charge on the town’s Facebook page.
Deadline for submitting a yard sale location will be Sunday Sept 29.
To submit a yard sale residents can leave their name and sale location in a message on the Town of Crothersville Facebook page, or send a text, or call 812-390-8217 and leave a message, with their name and address.

Two empty buildings on the west side of the courthouse square in downtown Scottsburg will soon be filled with a main level restaurant and upper floor converted to up-scale apartments.
Mayor William Graham said that 64 and 80 S. Main Street have been sold to Sprigler Downtown Scottsburg, LLC. The real estate transaction closed last Tuesday, Sept. 3. These buildings formerly were home to restaurants, most notably the restaurant known as Company’s Coming and then Jeeve’s.
Sprigler Downtown Scottsburg is affiliated with The Sprigler Company, which is a major developer in the New Albany and Floyd County area, Graham said.
Scottsburg has been working with Sprigler for the past few months on this multi-use development project which will bring 3-4 higher end residential apartments on the upper floor of the buildings and a full-service restaurant being located on the first floor of the buildings, he noted.
“Sprigler has estimated the investment in this project to be several hundred thousand dollars, which will first involve a major rehabilitation and remodel of the buildings,” Graham said.
Mayor Graham stated that he is excited to see this development on the City Square.
“This is exciting because it is a major investment in the downtown community and shows that a major developer has optimism and faith in a successful business venture in the downtown,” said Graham. “The additional traffic in the downtown generated by the restaurant and residents of the apartments should benefit the entire downtown community.
The city recently requested, and received, a zoning variance to allow multi-use of the buildings for both residential and commercial purposes.
In addition to the purchase of the buildings, Sprigler Downtown Scottsburg LLC purchased the restaurant liquor license held by the city.
“Approximately 2 years ago the city purchased that license (previously held by a restaurant at the same location) to use as an economic development tool in order to lure a full-service restaurant to the downtown area,” said Graham. “That plan appears to have come to fruition since one of the conditions of the sale to Sprigler was its pledge that a full-service restaurant be located on the first floor of the buildings.”
Sprigler will make arrangements with its restaurant tenant so that the tenant can use the license at that location. The restaurant plans to offer a full menu and bar as a result of having that license.
“The license being available was a critical piece of the development project according to Sprigler, and is vital to getting a full service restaurant to open at that location,” added the mayor.
The identity of the restaurant operator was not disclosed as details of the lease are still being negotiated, according to Sprigler.
“The City anticipates working with the restaurant operator to ensure a successful startup of this new business in Scottsburg,” said the mayor. “In the meantime, the community should see construction activity begin in the immediate future.”

The Jackson County Public Library is presenting a program on Essential Oils at the Crothersville, Medora, and Seymour libraries.
People who are interested in learning more about the benefits and use of essential oils are encouraged to attend one or more sessions led by volunteer Kimberly Sooy.
•Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Crothersville Library with registration requested by Sept. 12
•Thursday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Medora Library with registration requested by Sept. 17
•Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Seymour Library with registration requested by Sept. 19
Register by going to www.myjclibrary.org/events or calling the Seymour Library at 812-523-INFO (4636), Crothersville Library at 812-793-2927 or Medora Library at 812-966-2278. Programs with no or low attendance after the registration deadline may be cancelled

There is a kerfuffle in the coming seasonal air and it has to do with what kind of winter we are going to have.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac (and we all know a number of old farmers, don’t we?), the Midwest and the entire North American continent is in for a “Polar Coaster”.
Of course this comes as no surprise to our friends in Canada who are also a part of the North American Continent (for those who are geographically challenged)…they always have #$%^ cold winters.
The almanac claims the operative words for the coming winter are freezing, frigid and frosty.
Here in Indiana the almanac claims we are in store for a frozen, snowy winter starting in January. Higher amounts of precipitation and sub-zero temperatures are heading our way in the first weeks of 2020, according to the Almanac.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac bases their prediction on established years of past weather in the country.
But does climate change, melting ice caps, ocean levels rising play into their past observances for future predictions?
There is another— and just as accurate(?)— predicter of the coming winter now seen across southern Indiana: the wooly worm. More precisely it is the wooly bear caterpillar of the Isabella Tiger Moth.
Folklore has it that if the woolly worm is all black, we are in for a severe winter. If the caterpillar is brown on the front and rear and black in the middle then a cold winter is sandwiched between a milder beginning and end. And if the wooly worm is all brown then we are in store for a mild winter.
The wooly worms I have seen crossing the highways on my travels in Jackson and Scott County are all light tan and some are bi-colored in their hues. Thus there is dissention amongst the wooly worm ranks of what kind of winter we southern Hoosiers with have. On second thought, perhaps the tan wooly worms have plans on wintering in Florida.
The accuracy of the predictions of the woolybear caterpillar is verified by the National Association of Wolly Worm Winter Weather Watchers otherwise known as NAWWWWW.
A third predictor of winter has yet to make its prognostication. Split persimmon seeds will show a spoon, knife or fork shape epicotyl (the part that becomes the first leaves and stem). According to folklore 1) a spoon indicates a lot of snow to shovel, 2) a fork meaning a mild winter, 3) or knife indicating coming cutting cold.
But the persimmons seeds aren’t talking yet as the fruit remains hard, green and puckery in the Hoosier wilderness. As soon a cooler weather prompts ripening and dropping of the tasty fruit, another predictor of the coming winter will enter the fray.
But we southern Hoosiers can all be assured that the year’s weather prediction can be summed up in a springtime warming spell, followed by a seasonal hot spell, followed by a cooling trend, following by a cold spell all lasting about 3-4 months…give or take.

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
FOR THE COUNTY OF SCOTT
STATE OF INDIANA
CAUSE NO.: 72D01-1908-DN-118
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF
Melissa Jean Hamilton
Petitioner,
and
Billy Dean Hamilton,
Respondent.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Billy Dean Hamilton
Whereabouts Unknown
To the above person named as the Respondent and any other person who may be concerned.
You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Scott Superior Court a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by the person named as Petitioner. This notice by publication is specifically directed to the following named individual, Billy Dean Hamilton, whose whereabouts are unknown.
If you have a claim for relief against this petitioner arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.
You are further notified that you have thirty (30) days from the date of the publication of this notice in which to respond to the Petition filed on August 19, 2019 in the Scott Superior Court, Scott County, Indiana, and, in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition for Dissolution.
In the event you fail to appear for said hearing, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition.
Dated: August 19, 2019
SS/Missy Applegate
Clerk, Scott Superior Court
Melissa Jean Hamilton
8/28, 9/4, 9/11 hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to Taxpayers of Additional Appropriations
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Lexington Township, Scott County Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place of Lexington Fire Dept. 8060 E Main Lexington, Indiana at 6:00 p.m. on the 24th day of September 2019.
Fund name Amount
Township Assistance $5,000
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of the funds to support the appropriations within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken.
Danny Basham
Lexington Township Trustee
9/11 hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE
Legal Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City of Scottsburg Advisory Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing at Scottsburg City Hall, located at 2 E. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, IN on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard by the Plan Commission in reference to the matters set out in the Description of Request below. Said Hearing may be continued as necessary.
Case Number: PC-2-19
Applicant: Umang Patel
Owners: Pramukh Real Estate Development, LLC.
Current Zoning of Property: B-2 General Business
Name of Development: Subway
Description of Request: Applicant requests plan approval of a new commercial structure with two proposed storefronts.
Property Location: 72-05-19-130-044.000-008 is located at 1110 W. McClain Avenue in Scottsburg, Indiana and contains approximately 0.36 acres.
Written or verbal (telephone) statements in favor of or against the above action may be addressed to the staff of the Scottsburg Advisory Plan Commission located in Scottsburg City Hall, 2 E. McClain Avenue, Scottsburg, IN 47170, or phone 812-722-1157. The petition (application) and file on this matter are available for public inspection, by appointment, during the regular working hours at the above address until two days prior to the hearing date.
April Ramoni
CFM Executive Director
City of Scottsburg
Advisory Plan Commission
9/11 hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Jackson
Before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour
In the Matter of the Application of Janice Jones
Case #: B.Z.A.-O-28-19
Date Filed: 8/27/19
Public Hearing Date: 9/24/19
For Development Standards Variance For Real Estate within the Jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour, Indiana
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour, Indiana will hold a public hearing on the 24th day of September, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 301-309 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana on an “Application for Development Standards Variance” for real estate within the jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals. A copy of the application is on file and available for review at the Department of Planning & Zoning of the City of Seymour, Indiana.
The hearing is open to the public, all adjoining property owners, and any other interested person. Interested persons may appear and offer comments on the application at the hearing. Any person who chooses to submit written comments or objections may do so at the Department of Planning & Zoning, 301-309 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
The name of the applicant is Janice Jones and the owner is the same. The affected real estate is 105 South Street and fronts on South Street. The present zoning classification is R-1, Single Family Residential.
The applicant has requested a variance from development standards under the zoning code for the real estate because the petitioner wishes to vary from the allowable 4’ fence along the west & front side to 6’.
The legal description of the real estate affected is as follows: Shields Addition, 67 ½ W side 15-W.
This notice is provided pursuant to Titles 5 & 36 of the Indiana Code and Chapter 157 of the Municipal Code of the City of Seymour, Indiana.
Jeremy Gray, Secretary
Board of Zoning Appeals
9/11 hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Jackson
Before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour
In the Matter of the
Application of
Robert & Deborah Mann
For Development Standards Variance
For Real Estate within the Jurisdiction
of the Board of Zoning Appeals of
the City of Seymour, Indiana
Case #: B.Z.A.-O-29-19
Date Filed: 9/3/19
Public Hearing Date: 9/24/19
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS VARIANCE
The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Seymour, Indiana will hold a public hearing on the 24th day of September, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 301-309 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana on an “Application for Development Standards Variance” for real estate within the jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals. A copy of the application is on file and available for review at the Department of Planning & Zoning of the City of Seymour, Indiana.
The hearing is open to the public, all adjoining property owners, and any other interested person. Interested persons may appear and offer comments on the application at the hearing. Any person who chooses to submit written comments or objections may do so at the Department of Planning & Zoning, 301-309 N. Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
The name of the applicant is Robert & Deborah Mann and the owner is the same. The affected real estate is 0.93 acres located at the 5900 E. Block C.R. 410 N. The present zoning classification is R-S, Suburban Residential District.
The applicant has requested a variance from development standards under the zoning code for the real estate because the petitioner wishes to allow an accessory structure to be constructed without a primary structure on the lot.
The legal description of the real estate affected is as follows: Lot 1, Eagle Pointe Subdivision.
This notice is provided pursuant to Titles 5 & 36 of the Indiana Code and Chapter 157 of the Municipal Code of the City of Seymour, Indiana.
Jeremy Gray, Secretary
Board of Zoning Appeals
9/11 hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given, that the City of Austin, Scott County, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid packets for the following project:
CITY OF AUSTIN BELT FILTER PRESS PROJECT
The specifications and accompanying drawings describe the work to be done and the materials to be furnished for the construction of the improvements. The project generally consists of the following:

Furnish and deliver a – one (1) meter belt filter press

Startup and operating training for all equipment furnished

Installation of all equipment furnished
Sealed bids may be delivered or forwarded by registered mail, addressed to the City of Austin, Indiana, 82 West Main Street Austin, Indiana 47102 Attention: Clerk Treasurer until 3:00 PM. (local time) on October 1, 2019. Bids received after such hour will be returned unopened. Each Bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title “City of Austin Belt Filter Press Project” and the name and address of the Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications.
After the hour of 3:00 pm on October 1, 2019, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The place of opening shall be the Austin City Hall, 82 West Main Street, Austin, Indiana 47102.
All interested citizens are invited to attend, and should any citizens require special provisions, such as handicapped modifications or non-English translation personnel, the City will provide such provisions if the request is made by September 24, 2019.
The contract documents including plans and specifications are on file for public inspection at the following locations:

City of Austin, Indiana, 82 West Main Street, Austin Indiana.

Heritage Engineering LLC, at 603 N. Shore Drive, Unit 204, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.
Complete copies of the Bid Documents may be obtained by prospective Bidders from Heritage Engineering at 603 N. Shore Drive, Unit 204, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 at no charge. Bidders must be listed Plan Holders with Heritage Engineering to submit a Bid for this Project.
The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for supplying the equipment, startup of the equipment and installing the equipment.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make such combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days.
A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted.
Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder.
All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.
Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.
Mayor Dillo Bush
City of Austin
82 West Main Street
Austin, Indiana 47102
9/11, 9/18 hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE
SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott County Superior Court
Cause No.: 7201-1908-PL-040
U.S. Bank National Association
Plaintiff
Vs
Vickey Lynn Gross
Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF SUIT
The State of Indiana to the Defendants above-named, and any other person who may be concerned:
You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named.
The nature of the suit against you is: Foreclosure of mortgage and termination of your interest, if any, in the real property located at:
1230 Wade Street, Austin, IN 47102
and to the following Defendants whose whereabouts are unknown:
Vickey Lynn Gross, and all other persons claiming any right, title, or interest in the within described real estate by, through or under them or any other person or entity, the names of all whom are unknown to the Plaintiff.
In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this summons there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit.
If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.
You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days commencing the day after final publication of this notice, and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded.
Respectfully submitted,
David M. Bengs, #16646-20
Email: dbengs@mlg-defaultlaw.com
Jennifer L. Snook, #30140-45
Email: jsnook@mlg-defaultlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C.
455 West Lincolnway, Ste. B
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Telephone: (219) 386-4700
NOTICE: Marinosci Law Group, P.C., is a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
ATTEST:
Missy Applegate
Clerk, Scott County Superior Court
9/4, 9/11, 9/18 hspaxlp